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Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:30 PM
Several backcountry roads that were closed to motor vehicles for environmental protection after the 2021 wildfires have reopened.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:45 AM
Public feedback is requested to inform the next stage of the Lakes Resiliency Project to create a forest landscape plan, co-developed with First Nations and forest and range licensees.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:20 PM
The B.C. government is launching new measures to protect more old growth by fast-tracking innovation and co-developing new local plans with First Nations to better care for B.C.’s forests.
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Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:20 PM
Forestry workers and communities throughout the province will benefit from new funding for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to increase fibre supply aimed at keeping people working and local mills running, while also mitigating wildfire risks and reducing climate emissions.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:00 AM
The Province is supporting the growth of an Indigenous-led forest bioeconomy with new funding for First Nations to develop innovative forest-based products that will reduce the use of petrochemicals and store carbon for the long term.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:20 AM
A new approach to provincial forestry agreements will lead to faster action on harvesting areas damaged by wildfire, provide more timber for mills and set up faster reforestation through the leadership of First Nations.
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Friday, October 21, 2022 11:30 AM
A community forest award, along with a $10,000 grant, has been awarded to the Wetzink’wa Community Forest for 2022.
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Friday, October 7, 2022 4:55 PM
With most of the province experiencing above-normal drought conditions, the BC Wildfire Service is urging people to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.
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Thursday, September 29, 2022 8:15 AM
Drought and water scarcity continues to affect the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. that have experienced little to no rainfall over the past five weeks with continued dry weather in the forecast.
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Friday, September 16, 2022 1:00 PM
Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement to mark National Forest Week 2022:
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